Decision Memo Completed

Delta National Forest NAWCA Water Control Structure Project

National Forests in Mississippi Sharkey, Mississippi Delta Ranger District

The purpose of this project is to replace aging and failing drainage structures which will provide flooded bottomland hardwood habitat for wintering waterfowl within the Mississippi Flyway in support of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan.

Location

The Dowling Green Tree Reservoir, is located in Section 31, Township 13, North Range 5 West, and the Green Ash Green Tree Reservoir, is located in Section 13, Township 12, North Range 6 West.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/28/2020
2
Comment Period
05/05/2020
3
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Delta National Forest NAWCA Water Control Structure ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/22/2020
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDelta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementFacility management